Breanna Coleman Memorial Nursing Scholarship

I've had a burning passion for caring for others, especially my grandparents, since I was a little girl. I thought to myself that my grandparents were elderly and in constant need of assistance around the house. If I can take care of them, why must others enter their home and take care of them? Then it hit me—I could take care of them without my family needing to employ any assistance, and I was determined to do so. At this point, I decided to dedicate my studies to my grandparents and seek a healthcare career. As time went on, my grandparents' illnesses worsened; my grandfather passed away in March 2014, and my grandma in December 2022. I was heartbroken by this, as I wanted to take care of them both as a child. I began to lose hope, but then I realized that I could start pursuing a job in healthcare for them both instead of giving up. I, therefore, decided to enroll in Erie 1 Boces' Health Careers program in September 2022 to officially begin my career and earn a nursing assistant certification upon high school graduation. To complete my nursing education and possibly earn my bachelor's degree, I intend to attend SUNY College at Brockport, as it will provide me with the knowledge I need. As I work with children in a pediatric hospital, I sincerely aspire to become a skilled and effective registered nurse. I want to provide joy to everyone in my area and ensure that all of my patients receive quality treatment while I'm here. I want everyone to perceive and remember me as a humorous, kind, and caring person in addition to being a nurse. My goal is to have a good influence on not just the patients but on the staff, family, and members of the community. As claimed, I believe I will successfully continue the education of the beloved Breanna. In addition, I want to manage my department and devote my life to serving and caring for people. Furthermore, I have a strong desire to elevate hospital standards and enhance patient care by providing advanced technology to nursing staff. I want my patients to remember me as a nurse who is more than simply a nurse. the nurse who tends to patients as though they were her own children. The nurse that put a smile on everyone's face and assured them that everything would sort itself out. The nurse who genuinely feels passionate about patient care.